PHOTOS: New hotels to be built in Hungary’s second most populous town

Three existing hotels and five new hotels are currently under construction in Debrecen, Hungary’s second most populous city. For some projects, the hand-over date has already been set, while for others the contractor is still being sought or plans are awaited.

Óbester Hotel to be called Hotel Debrecen

Hotel Óbester, Debrecen. Source: hotel-obester.hotels-hajduszoboszlo-hungary.com

According to haon.hu, the Óbester Hotel in Debrecen is undergoing a complete transformation. The aim is to turn the property, built in 2008, into a hotel that is comfortable for business people and a cosy place for families.

In addition to the energy modernisation, the rooms, corridors and reception area will be renewed and the number of parking spaces in the inner courtyard will be increased. The work should be completed in the first quarter of 2024. The new design will bring with it a new name: in the future, the hotel will be called Hotel Debrecen.

Hotel Lycium Debrecen

Hotel Lycium Debrecen. Photo: FB/Hotel Lycium**** Debrecen

The energy modernisation of Hotel Lycium Debrecen is underway. The downtown hotel has been closed since November 2022. Zsuzsanna Szerdi, the director, told the portal that they hope to complete the work by autumn and welcome guests again.

Hotel Aranybika

Visual plans for the renovation of the Hotel Aranybika in Debrecen. Source: Napur Építésziroda

Hotel Aranybika is also undergoing renovation. However, it is far from being at such an advanced stage of development. The property was purchased by Mathias Corvinus Collegium in 2021 and is currently used for educational purposes.

New hotels to be built in Debrecen

There also seems to be a demand for new hotels, with a total of five expected to open in the near future in Debrecen.

Hilton Garden Inn Debrecen City Center

Hilton Garden Inn Debrecen City Center is located on Darabos Street. The 101-room, two-basement, ground-floor and seven-storey hotel, with a total net floor area of 4,797 square metres, is expected to be opened at the end of the year.

Mester Residence Hotel

The Mester Residence Hotel will be located on the corner of Mester and Csap Streets. The three-storey building will house twenty spacious apartments.

Educational hotel

The University of Debrecen is building an educational hotel on Kartács Street, on the site of the former Park Hotel.

UniGreen Hotel

The winner of the UniGreen Hotel design competition was announced last year. However, it is not yet known when the hotel, training canteen and training restaurant will open.

Inter Hotel

This year, the contractor’s workers will move out of the Urban Hotel on the corner of Bethlen and Hatvan Streets and the Inter Hotel on Böszörményi Street. The latter will have 27 rooms and will offer a bar, restaurant, small outdoor wellness area, a pleasant garden area and its own closed parking lot for guests in transit and looking for relaxation.